China highly appreciates the Arab countries' support for the one-China principle, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday, in commenting on the Arab League's recent decision to write adherence to the one-China principle into a resolution.
At the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level which opened in Bahrain's capital Manama on Thursday, the Arab League member states all agreed to write adherence to the one-China principle into a resolution of the Council of the League of Arab States.
"China highly appreciates the decision of the Arab countries to write adherence to the one-China principle into a resolution of the Council of the League of Arab States. This shows that the Arab countries firmly defend the Charter of the United Nations and the basic norms governing international relations, and once again proves that the one-China principle is a right thing and has the overwhelming support of the international community," said Wang Wenbin, the spokesman, at a press conference in Beijing.
"China and the Arab countries are good friends and partners. China is willing to work with the Arab countries to continue firmly rendering each other support on issues that bear on each other's core interests and major concerns, defending fairness and justice, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and bringing China-Arab relations to new heights," he said.
China appreciates Arab countries’ support for one-China principle: spokesman
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
